Actiontec MI424WR User Guide - Page 91
Inbound Packets - Input Rule Sets
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Actiontec Wireless Broadband Router User Manual Two sets of rules can be configured: input rules and output rules. Each set of rules comprises three subsets: initial rules, network devices rules, and final rules. These subsets determine the sequence by which the rules will be applied. Following is a description of the set ordering for inbound and outbound packets. Inbound Packets - Input Rule Sets • Initial rules • All rules defined for the network device on which the packet is • Local servers rules from the local server tab in the security screen • Rules to accept all the packets on a device in case the firewall check box "Internet Connection Firewall" in the connection settings screen is unchecked • Remote administration rules from the remote administration tab • DMZ host rules from the DMZ tab • Final rules Outbound Packets - Output Rules Sets • Initial rules • All rules defined for the network device on which the packet is • Rules to accept all the packets on a device in case the firewall check box "Internet Connection Firewall" in the connection settings screen is unchecked • IP/hostname filtering rules and access control rules from the tabs in the security screen • Final rules There are numerous rules automatically inserted by the firewall in order to provide improved security and block harmful attacks. 88